Asked by ny

The ways of Heaven are certain: On those who are virtuous, it sends down all blessings, and on the evil-doer it sends down all miseries. If you are a good ruler, all of the regions of the empire will be happy and rejoice. If you rule badly, this will bring dishonor to your ancestors and ruin to the empire.

-The Book of Documents

According to the passage, what will happen to rulers who ignore the Mandate of Heaven?

Check all that apply.

They will bring dishonor to their ancestors.
They will cause all to be happy and rejoice.
They will ruin the empire.
They will be virtuous.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
- They will bring dishonor to their ancestors. (Yes)
- They will ruin the empire. (Yes)

Not selected:
- They will cause all to be happy and rejoice. (No — that happens to good rulers.)
- They will be virtuous. (No — ignoring the Mandate makes them evil-doers.)